THIN FILM SOLAR CELLS WITH MONOLITHIC INTEGRATION AND BACKSIDE CONTACT

摘要

The present invention discloses novel thin film photovoltaic devices with monolithic integration and backside metal contacts and methods of making the devices. The innovative approach described in the present invention allows for devices and methods of construction completely through thin-film processes. Solar cells in accordance with the present invention provide an increased output for large devices due to decreased current loss in the transparent conducting electrode.